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      Question

      Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of

      the idiom/phrase given below: "Beat the air"
      A To make angry gestures Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B To swing a stick Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C To make a futile effort Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D To do physical exercises Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      The correct answer is To make efforts that are useless or vain. Key Points. The idiom 'beat the air' means to make vain efforts. Eg- If you didn't study all semester, then your last minute study is beating the air.  

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